Al Riyadi Beirut

Alias: Al Riyadi Lebanon
Leagues Played: Lebanon FLB 188 UAE Dubai IBC 37 West Asia Super League 31 Asia Champions Cup 22 Club Friendlies 15 Lebanon Cup 5 Basketball Champions League Asia 5 Basketball Matches 4 FIBA Intercontinental Cup 3 FIBA Asia Champs Cup Qual 1
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Related Teams: Al Riyadi Beirut Women

Results

FIBA Intercontinental Cup	09/15 08:00	50	^[2] Al Riyadi Beirut v Tasmania JackJumpers ^[2]	L	75-80
FIBA Intercontinental Cup	09/14 08:00	3	^[2] Atletico Petroleos de Luanda v Al Riyadi Beirut ^[3]	W	75-80
FIBA Intercontinental Cup	09/13 12:00	2	^[3] Al Riyadi Beirut v Unicaja Malaga ^[1]	L	59-96
Club Friendlies	09/04 17:45	-	Al Riyadi Beirut v Al Zamalek	W	80-67
Club Friendlies	09/02 17:45	-	Al Riyadi Beirut v Al Zamalek	W	84-73
Basketball Champions League Asia	06/15 14:30	-	Al Riyadi Beirut v Shabab Al Ahli Dubai	W	122-96
Basketball Champions League Asia	06/14 14:30	-	Al Riyadi Beirut v Hiroshima Dragonflies	W	121-89
Basketball Champions League Asia	06/12 17:45	-	NS Matrix v Al Riyadi Beirut	W	88-108
Basketball Champions League Asia	06/11 17:30	-	Al Riyadi Beirut v Shabab Al Ahli Dubai	W	102-88
Basketball Champions League Asia	06/09 14:30	-	Liaoning Flying Leopards v Al Riyadi Beirut	W	75-118
West Asia Super League	06/01 15:00	1	^[1] Al Riyadi v Sagesse ^[2]	W	100-90
West Asia Super League	05/31 12:00	2	^[1] Al Riyadi v Shahrdari Gorgan ^[2]	W	97-81

Wikipedia - Al Riyadi Club Beirut

Al Riyadi Club Beirut (Arabic: نادي الرياضي بيروت, lit. 'Sporting Club Beirut'), commonly known simply as Al Riyadi, is a multi-sports club team based in Manara, a district in Beirut, Lebanon. Founded in 1934, the multi-sports club, which is mainly known for their basketball program, also plays ping-pong, martial arts, and other sports.

Al Riyadi is the most successful basketball team in Lebanese history, and one of the best in Asian basketball. Competing in the Lebanese Basketball League, Al Riyadi is the most decorated Lebanese basketball club, with 31 league titles, a joint-record three Basketball Champions League Asia titles, and five Arab Club Championships. Nicknamed "the Yellow Castle", basketball team plays its home games at the Saeb Salam Arena.

History

Al Riyadi Club was founded in 1934 by Hussein Sejaan, Hassan Ladki, Fouad Zantout, Youssef Shaker, Mustafa Shaker, Zouheir Yatim, Helmi Chehab, and Wafic Nsouli, who formed the first basketball team.

The team played its first game against a foreign team in 1947, when Al Riyadi faced Turkish club Galatasaray, and lost the game 33–39. The game was attended by the first President of Lebanon Bechara El Khoury.

Al Riyadi launched its first women's basketball team in 1965. The club built its own sports arena, the Saeb Salam Arena, in 1991, helped by former President Tammam Salam.

In the 2023–24 season, Al Riyadi won its 31st league championship. On 1 June 2024, they won their first FIBA West Asia Super League championship. On June 15, Al Riyadi also won the 2024 Basketball Champions League Asia championship, their third Asian continental title. As champions, they qualified directly for the 2024 FIBA Intercontinental Cup, as the first Lebanese team in history to do so.

Al Riyadi Beirut is a professional basketball team based in Beirut, Lebanon. The team is one of the most successful and popular basketball clubs in Lebanon, with a rich history of winning championships and producing top talent.

Known for their fast-paced and exciting style of play, Al Riyadi Beirut has a strong fan base that passionately supports the team both at home games and on the road. The team's colors are blue and white, and their mascot is a fierce lion symbolizing strength and determination.

Al Riyadi Beirut has a reputation for developing young players and providing them with opportunities to showcase their skills on the court. The team has a tradition of excellence and is always a contender for the top spot in the Lebanese basketball league.

With a winning mentality and a commitment to success, Al Riyadi Beirut continues to be a powerhouse in Lebanese basketball, inspiring fans and players alike with their dedication and passion for the game.